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10 Free Tools For Automating Your Social Media
A lot of artists may not have the either the time or the patience to meticulously curate their social media presence across a multitude of different social media platforms. In such instances, these handy automation tools can help make the job that much easier. Guest post by William Grigsby If you are tired of routine tasks and ...
5 Lessons From A Music Business Supermensch
\Here talent manager and producer Shep Gordon shares five important lessons from his autobiography They Call Me Supermensch, which details his series of misadventures as an artist manager beginning in the 1970s. Guest post by Stephanie Grimes of William Patterson University from Musicbiz 101 Shep Gordon’s story begins as a boy growing up in Oceanside, Long Island who spent ...
1000 True Fans Theory Explained
As the music industry landscape shifts, the ability to make a living has become the new benchmark for success in the music business. A theory exists that in order for this to happen, an artist must have at least 1000 “true" fans. Here we look at the details behind this theory. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski ...
How To Promote Your Band On Shoestring Budget
Band promotion can be a challenge even with a well funded label at your back, but for just getting started, financial restrictions often make effective marketing next to impossible. Here we look at five stealth tactics for promoting your band with minimal expense. Guest post by Ged Richardson, founder of Zing Instruments, on the ReverbNation Blog Promoting a ...
5 Questions Musicians Should Ask When Picking A Venue
Venues come in all shapes and sizes, and choosing the wrong venue in the wrong place can be a sure setup for a disastrous live experience. Here we look at five questions musicians should ask themselves when deciding on a venue. Guest post by Adam Young of the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note: This article was written by Adam ...
What Composers, Musicians, Should Know About The Proposed Tax Reform Bill
Recently introduced to the House of Representatives, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" has buried within its pages legislation that could, depending on how the bill develops, dramatically impact the careers of artists and musicians- potentially for the worse. Guest post by Stephen Carlisle of Nova Southeastern University As noted in the blog post, the proposals ...
Road Hazard: 5 Touring Challenges And How They Can Be Avoided
The idea of hitting the road on your first major tour is an exciting prospect for any new band starting out, but it's important to remember that while a potential thrilling adventure, touring brings with it many hazards for your health and wellbeing. Here we look at how such problems can be dealt with before they ...
How To Nail Your Next Press Or Radio Interview: 3 Tips
Press is a key part of growing and getting attention paid to your music and, when it comes knocking, dealing with that press appropriately can make or break whether an interview will help or hurt your career as an artist. We look at three tips for making sure you crush your next interview. Guest post by ...
How And Why To Make Your Band An LLC
The simplest kind of business entity, registering your band as an Limited Liability Corporation can offer a number of advantages, both when it comes to taxes and if your band should ever be sued. It's a litigious world out there, after all. Guest post by Peter Vaughan Shaving of CASH Music WHAT IS A LIMITED LIABILITY ...
3 Tips For Gathering A Music Audience
When it comes to promoting new music, you don't need to have a label at your back, but you do need to plan carefully and work hard. In fact, a scrappy DIY approach has, in some instances, been more effective. Here we look at three essential tips for bringing an audience in to your music. Guest ...
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